lung cancer
Shocking footage shows how exactly smoking affects our lungs
The risk of developing lung cancer increases 23 times due to smoking and it is responsible for 87 percent of all related deaths.
170 potential lung cancer drug targets identified; may help treat disease
Five-year project set out to identify new therapeutic targets for non-small cell lung cancer as well as potential drugs for targets.
Study sees immune therapy scoring big win against lung cancer
In the study, Merck's Keytruda, given with standard chemotherapy, cut in half the risk of dying or having the cancer worsen.
5 signs you might have bowel cancer
From bloating to constipation and blood in your stools, here are the signs and symptoms.
Study finds weight loss may be an indicator of cancer
According to study, unintended weight loss is the second highest risk factor for colorectal, lung, pancreatic and renal cancers.
Lilly's Cyramza succeeds in late-stage liver cancer trial
The approved drug is being tested as a single therapy for a new indication — hepatocellular carcinoma, the most common type of liver cancer.
High levels of vitamin D may lower cancer risk, says study
While benefits of vitamin D on bone diseases are known, there is growing evidence it may benefit other chronic diseases, including cancers.
Breathe right
Factors like environmental pollution and passive smoking pose a risk to your lung health.
Regular exercise cuts complications post-lung cancer surgery
Pooled analysis of the data showed that an exercise programme before surgery reduces the complication rate afterwards by 48 per cent.
Global cancer survival rates improved, says study
Studies however, show that there are huge disparities between countries when it comes to survival prospects.